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A South Korean based manufacturer of camera lenses, Samyang, has launched an ultra-wide-angle ultra-compact lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The company has announced the AF 18mm f/2.8 FE lens which is designed for Sony’s E-Mount camera system. The new 18mm f/2.8 lens is said to be “the most compact, lightweight, and affordable” super-wide-angle full-frame

2019 will see the launch of two new Sony E-mount zoom lenses for the company’s APS-C mirrorless camera series: the 16-55mm f/2.8 G and the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lenses. The two new lens addition will increase Sony’s versatile E-mount system lens lineup to a total of 54. The recent product announcements from

The mirrorless camera format is nothing new, with the first commercially viable versions appearing in the early 2000’s with the likes of the Epson R-D1 and Leica M8. These were marketed more as rangefinder type cameras, harking back to the old days, but these early offerings always had problems. Instep the Sony Alpha Series. Sony

Following Canon’s latest mirrorless camera announcement, Sony has also boosted its range of crop-sensor mirrorless cameras with new models. At a special event in New York, Sony launched two new APS-C mirrorless cameras — the flagship a6600 and the entry-level a6100 — which will hit the markets in October and November. The Sony a6600 is

Sony is setting the standard as a leader in the increasingly competitive full-frame mirrorless camera market. The company has unveiled the Sony a7R IV with a monstrous 61-megapixel image sensor. With its latest Alpha-series camera, Sony breaks new ground and presents an innovative take on full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7R IV is the world’s

The Sony a6400 camera comes with a broad feature set. It has been introduced to address the needs of many photographers and especially those enthusiasts interested in getting a more sophisticated mirrorless camera with an affordable price tag. Sony has equipped the a6400 with some of its state-of-the-art technology, most notably the incredibly advanced autofocusing

You have to hand it to Sony. They’re not just producing great camera bodies, but also a nice lineup of lenses to fit all focal lengths. One of the latest is this short telephoto prime lens, the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS. If you’re a current Sony camera body owner, then a 100mm

Do you have a Sony and want to take your photography to a new level with some help from some cheap lenses for Sony cameras? Makes sense, as lenses enhance the quality of your photos and offer many features to make the whole photography experience a lot better. Fortunately, both expensive and affordable lenses are

The Sony a7S II is a full-frame camera designed for challenging lighting conditions. The a7R II, its brother, was introduced with a 42-megapixel sensor to provide a great amount of detail, but the resolution of this camera is reduced to 12 megapixels with improved low light performance compared to other a7 series models. Design and

Sony has been producing some top quality lenses of late and it seems they have now added to the list the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS. This piece of glass is set out to double up as a 90mm macro and portrait lens, with a very usable focal length for both purposes. Strapping

The 70-200mm is a popular focal range among photographers and with Sony allowing other glass to be fitted to their cameras via an adapter, they definitely have hot competition on their heels. However, there is nothing like having the same brand lens fitted to your camera, which means Sony camera owners are going to be

Tokina has officially announced the release of a brand new lens from the popular brand. The new lens is a type of Macro lens, called the Tokina FiRIN 100mm f2.8 FE Macro lens. The lens is compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras from the Sony brand. The announcement for the new camera lens from Tokina was

Sony is taking the powerful-sensor-development lead again. It appears Sony is on its way to launch a 100-megapixel full-frame sensor. According to reports, Sony has developed a new 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for consumer cameras. The new sensor is capable of capturing high-quality images in 100 megapixels and shooting 6K videos. The news was first

Back in 2017, Sony released the first generation of the Sony RX0. It did not boom as the company probably expected due to the strong competitions it faced – GoPro cameras. But what Sony did was impressive – with all the features it put in such a compact body. If the word got around quicker,

Sony recently announced that they would be shipping out two brand new external hard drives later this year. While the two hard drives are primarily promoted to photographers, they will be able to store any kind of data. What has sparked interest among people would be the fact that both of the two new drives

When the launch of the Sony RX0 dropped, the camera industry was shaken up. Sony has been known for creating incredible, high-quality cameras but this small and compact camera was different. As a company that has been making its presence known in the camera world, many were wondering if Sony could be a leading brand.

The Sony RXO II is a new ultra-compact photo and video camera that will soon be made available in the market. The camera was introduced by Sony towards the end of March this year and the technology giant confirmed that the RXO II will be available for shipping to the US in April 2019. Sony

With Sony’s original E-mount lens for their range of cameras being quite an expensive option, many photographers are seeking alternative options that they can get their hands on when their budget is lower. According to an announcement from Meike, which was made last week, the brand will soon be releasing a new budget-friendly E-mount lens,

Sony has replaced many of the cameras that used to be branded with the NEX moniker, and so the a5100 has replaced the NEX-5T. Although the camera has the same shape as its predecessor, Sony has installed the same excellent 24.3 million pixel sensor and Bionz X processor as used in the a6000. The number

Innovations in the mobile device industry have ensured that the present generation of phones is really ‘smart’. We regularly see various enhancement in both design and functionality. For example, the recent trend in the design of mobile devices is the use of a large size display. This display trend also increases the need for more powerful

While some companies, such as ProGrade Digital, are working hard to produce CFexpress memory cards with larger storage capacities, Sony has decided to rather focus on improving the speed at which these memory cards operate. Their upcoming line of CFexpress cards will offer reading speeds of 1700MB/z, along with a writing speed that may reach

As the competition to make the best camera phone has got tough in recent years, most companies have now started including more cameras in their flagship phones. This has resulted in the development of an all-new era of smartphone photography which is not only creative but flexible as well. Light is a pioneer in the

The Sony a7R II continues the a7 range, being the fifth model of these full frame cameras and the second highest resolution in the ‘R’ model range. The Sony a7R II isn’t just a continuation model, but has new features which sets it apart from the similar looking 24MP a7 II. These include a BSI

Sony has definitely made its mark in the camera realm. It has taken the market and took control of it with its compact cameras that produce high-quality content. The company consistently stays relevant with its exciting new products. This time around it has the Sony a6300. The Sony a6300 is similar to the the Sony

While it may seem that the consumer camcorder market has been taken over with the advances in smart phones and DSLRs, there’s never been a better time to dive into the advances made in video quality from this section of the market. 4K video has been around in smart phones for a few years, which

Sony has officially launched its Alpha a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera. The new mid-range camera is actually an updated 24.2MP camera that comes equipped with a rear mounted three-inch flip-out touchscreen. This new E-mount camera shares a lot of similarities with the a6300. However, it borrows the A9’s powerful processor and autofocus plus an extensively expressed

Apple sets out to transform their iPhone cameras by using the 3D sensors and advanced facial recognition of Sony in 2019. Satoshi Yoshihara, the head of the sensor development team of Sony Corporation said in an interview, “Sure, we are going to transform how people take photos using their phone.” The aim includes the advanced

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is one of the most affordable FE optics in some way. For just over $200, this 50mm lens offers great features and is a great lens to have as a back-up on a shoot day. Key Features f/1.8 maximum aperture 50mm focal length 189g Lens Design Thanks to its predominantly

Firmware version 2.10 for Sony’s a7 III & a7R III cameras is now available. Sony released the firmware update with a bug fix for the earlier firmware version 2.00 that was problematic. The recent update also solves the issue of incompatibility with certain third-party memory cards. Sony a7 III & a7R III cameras did not

The Sony a7 cameras have now been on the market for almost 5 years and the evolution of these full-frame mirrorless cameras is impressive. The new Sony a7 III is another reflection of Sony’s great momentum on the camera market. Key Features 24 MP Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor 10 fps continuous shooting AF joystick Touchscreen

It’s been a few months since Sony decided to officially drop the NEX moniker from its E-mount compact system cameras, renamed all of its interchangeable lens cameras with the Alpha brand, regardless of whether it is an A mount or an E mount (those known as NEX) camera. This shows that some Alpha cameras (such

Sony has recently shared a post on its website to warn users of a possible file loss when using either its a7 III or a7R III. The notice on its website says that under some conditions, the a7R III and a7 III could corrupt the image database or completely stop functioning. This development is coming barely two months after

With the advent of Sony’s mirrorless cameras, the company now offers one of the most advanced autofocusing systems on the market, with lots of different AF options depending on your subject and scenario. Multitudes of options alone won’t cut it these days, as a focusing system must be fast and accurate, and ideally be able

The Sony a7 II is an image-stabilized full-frame mirrorless camera that was released at the end of 2014. It was the direct successor to the Sony a7 and uses the same full-frame 24-megapixel sensor as its older sibling. As the first full-frame camera to offer five-axis image stabilization, it was a groundbreaking camera when it

The Sony a7R III was the latest addition to the popular Sony a7 series of mirrorless cameras. They a7R III is often compared to the Nikon D850 as they both combine high resolution with high speed and fast autofocus capabilities. These cameras reach a level as no camera has done before. Key Features 42 MP

I have a personal affinity for Sony cameras as my first digital was a Sony DSC-F717, which seemed at the time to be able to do a bit of everything and do it very well. The Sony DSC RX100 VI is no different, fitting into the “I can do a bit of everything” category. The

The Sony a6500 is here, and it is here to please. This slim-built camera is the best of all worlds in an era where everyone is a photographer. This sleek machine is slim and compact but packs a big punch. Continuous autofocus makes capturing the unexpected quick and easy, while an onboard image stabilizer ensures

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